Teen Misbehavior
Adolescent Mood Issues, Anxiety, or Stress
Sometimes misbehavior is due to an underlying issue such as depression, worry, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, etc. Addressing these problems early increases the chance of recovery. Dr. Greenaway uses a Cognitive-Behavioral approach to therapy, which has been shown by research to be effective for teenagers as well as adults. Click on "Therapy" above to learn more about Dr. Greenaway's approach.
Parent-Teenager Relationships
The ages of 13 through 18 are a time of tremendous growth and change. These changes can put great strain on parent-teenager relationships and create disharmony in the home. Sometimes it is difficult to know what behaviors are normal for a teenager and what are over-the-top. Parents often ask themselves, "Am I being too lax?" "Am I being too strict?" or "Am I being too critical?" Adolescents often do or say things that send the message, "I'm old enough to do what I want; I don't need you," while at other times asking for support, guidance, or a ride to the mall. This behavior can be confusing and upsetting to parents. Sometimes teens engage in behaviors that can lead to dangerous consequences or associate with peers that parents don't approve of. Counseling can help parents better understand what is driving their adolescent's behavior and feel more clear on how to respond.
During adolescence, the teenager has 4 primary developmental goals:
1.) Becoming more self-sufficient
2.) Establishing a sense of identity
3.) Establishing appropriate relationships with peers
4.) Beginning to make employment or career plans
These goals can be stressful for the teen, whether or not they are able to directly verbalize where their stress or frustration is coming from. Living with a teenager can also be stressful or frustrating for parents. Oftentimes, teenagers engage in risky behaviors that are upsetting to parents and not in the adolescent's best interest. Dr. Greenaway can help parents and teenagers understand each other by teaching them better ways to communicate. Negative adolescent behaviors are often reduced once they learn new ways to cope. Parents and teens can learn strategies for living with each other in a more harmonious environment, where both are respectful of each other and teenagers make better decisions for themselves.
Sometimes misbehavior is due to an underlying issue such as depression, worry, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, etc. Addressing these problems early increases the chance of recovery. Dr. Greenaway uses a Cognitive-Behavioral approach to therapy, which has been shown by research to be effective for teenagers as well as adults. Click on "Therapy" above to learn more about Dr. Greenaway's approach.
Parent-Teenager Relationships
The ages of 13 through 18 are a time of tremendous growth and change. These changes can put great strain on parent-teenager relationships and create disharmony in the home. Sometimes it is difficult to know what behaviors are normal for a teenager and what are over-the-top. Parents often ask themselves, "Am I being too lax?" "Am I being too strict?" or "Am I being too critical?" Adolescents often do or say things that send the message, "I'm old enough to do what I want; I don't need you," while at other times asking for support, guidance, or a ride to the mall. This behavior can be confusing and upsetting to parents. Sometimes teens engage in behaviors that can lead to dangerous consequences or associate with peers that parents don't approve of. Counseling can help parents better understand what is driving their adolescent's behavior and feel more clear on how to respond.
During adolescence, the teenager has 4 primary developmental goals:
1.) Becoming more self-sufficient
2.) Establishing a sense of identity
3.) Establishing appropriate relationships with peers
4.) Beginning to make employment or career plans
These goals can be stressful for the teen, whether or not they are able to directly verbalize where their stress or frustration is coming from. Living with a teenager can also be stressful or frustrating for parents. Oftentimes, teenagers engage in risky behaviors that are upsetting to parents and not in the adolescent's best interest. Dr. Greenaway can help parents and teenagers understand each other by teaching them better ways to communicate. Negative adolescent behaviors are often reduced once they learn new ways to cope. Parents and teens can learn strategies for living with each other in a more harmonious environment, where both are respectful of each other and teenagers make better decisions for themselves.
